CPA Articling Students, Finance

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Job ID: 13098

Updated: June 23, 2017

Location: Main Campus

Position Overview

The University of Calgary is pleased to be a CPA pre-approved training office.The Department of Finance is currently recruiting for Full-time CPA Articling Students for approximately 3 years starting in September 2017.

Join the University of Calgary and be part of the bold course to make it one of the proudest, most rigorous, inquiring, welcoming and well-run institutions based in Calgary and respected around the world. You will be working in the intellectual hub of Calgary, be surrounded by a beautiful park-like setting and a part of an organization that is making a difference in our community and the world.

Over a three year period, the CPA Articling Student will rotate in six to twelve month intervals through Internal Audit, Internal & External Financial Reporting, and Budgeting. In each of the rotational areas the student will report to a designated Supervisor in addition to their CPA Mentor and Program Leader, the AVP Finance. The student will be responsible for interpreting and applying generally accepted accounting principles, audit procedures or other regulations. The work will be varied with strict deadlines and constantly changing priorities requiring the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. The nature of the work will result in the student being privy to confidential information requiring a high degree of confidentiality. The student will participate in the development of reports and presentations that will assist Senior Management, Executives and the Board in institutional financial decision making.

Position Description

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

Over the three year term the CPA Student will complete their practical experience requirements to obtain the CPA designation developing competencies in:

Financial Reporting

Audit & Assurance

Management Accounting

Must maintain a Practical Experience Reporting Tool over the term of the position and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Preparation of various external and internal financial reports

Develop reports and presentations to assist in executive management and Board decision making

Review consolidated and business unit operational variances to budget to derive and document overall variance explanations

Develop forecasts for the various stages of the strategic financial planning process

As part of the internal audit team the student will plan, execute and report on audit engagements ensuring efficient execution and compliance with applicable standards

Qualifications / Requirements:

Recent completion of a relevant University degree

Eligibility to enroll in the Chartered Professional Accountants Professional Education Program (CPA PEP)

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong analytical and problem solving skills with an attention to detail are required

The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to become one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. Ranked as the top young university in Canada and North America, the University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The University of Calgary believes that a respectful workplace, equal opportunity and building a diverse workforce contribute to the richness of the environment for teaching, learning and research, and provide faculty, staff, students and the public with a university that reflects the society it serves. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

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